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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.20, 24,099.86 and 9,506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.20, 24,099.86 and 9,506.26 is: 13,118.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.20 : 24,099.86 = 9,506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.20/24,099.86 = 9,506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.20x = 24,099.86 × 9,506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.20x = 229,099,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,099,535.12/17,464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,118.24

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